Public or private in-ground or above ground swimming, wading or other pools capable of a water depth of more than twenty-four (24) inches are considered structures for the purpose of permits. The following restrictions apply to such structures as defined above:
(a) Such structure must not be located within a front or side yard area.
(b) Such structure must not be located closer than fifteen (15) feet to any side or rear property line.
(c) Every such structure must be completely enclosed by a fence or other permanent barrier not less than four (4) feet in height, measured from the ground, and compliant with the Ohio Building Code, as amended. Such fence will not have poles, openings or gaps larger than four (4) inches in any dimension. All fence access doors and gates must be equipped with working locking devices so as to prevent unauthorized intrusion.
(d) A pool access gate(s) must open outward from the pool, must be self-closing and have a self-latching device equipped to accommodate a locking device.
(e) Any above ground pools that is four (4) feet or more above surface grade with a removable ladder or which has a lockable barrier around the ladder or access stairs, is exempt from the permanent barrier requirement in Section 1101.01(c). Non-removal ladders must have a barrier around the ladder and have a self-latching device equipped to accommodate a locking device.
(Ord. 2022-099. Passed 9-21-22.)